Spring is upon us and what better way to celebrate than a big old mashup with our good friends, the Reflex crew!

Celebrate our tenth continuous year on the air, pick up a free 1" Future Breaks button and sleep peacefully that night knowing your small $5 contribution at the door goes to keeping us on the air. 100% of the proceeds go directly towards our operating costs at KUSF 90.3 FM.

"The intergalactic Jedi funkateer straight from the windy ports of Rotterdam Holland and his protectional band of camouflaged R2 units ready to take on any encountering nonbeliever of the science of bleeps n beats. So stay true to the cause and believe!"
-- Martyn3000

We're excited to welcome back one of our favorite (and most robot-obsessed) artists for an exclusive west coast appearance. Get set for another wicked session of deep, funky, techno-infused, upfront Drum & Bass. And as usual it's $free all night.

With residents:Kuze
DJ M
DJ Ric
MC Child

Still Doin' It
Every First Saturday of the month at
Anu Bar
43 6th Street between Market & Mission, San Francisco [map]
9pm-2am / 21+ / no cover

It is rare to find veteran Drum & Bass artists who have remained true to form since day one. We're proud to present a RARE session with two of the world's finest, on tour with their captivating, high energy live show, in an intimate venue.

For nearly a hundred releases, Dev Paradox has blazed trails into what he calls "drumfunk," sampling and chopping 70s funk into his own badboy Jungle riddims. His studio partner Seba, the Swede behind landmark Good Looking anthems back in the day, took the game by storm again in the new millenium with more stripped-down, bouncy bass and breaks.

These legends have in recent years rediscovered similar artistic orbits, collaborating to push the boundaries of soulful, funky, rugged and raw JUNGLE MUSIC. Check stores for their new showcase DJ mix CD, "Beats Me" and prepare to fall in love with Drum & Bass again at the return of SOMA SESSIONS...

A portion of the party proceeds will benefitFUTURE BREAKS FM!
Listen in and win tickets on April 8th
Every Saturday 4-6pm w/dj PUSH, DJ M, Jus Wan & guests.
Nine years running on KUSF 90.3FM, SF.www.futurebreaks.fm

Saturday April 1, 2006Still Doin' It

Free Drum & Bass First Saturdays @ Anu Bar

This month we've invited a grip of our favorite locals to mash it up...

Every First Saturday of the month at
Anu Bar
43 6th Street between Market & Mission, San Francisco [map]
9pm-2am / 21+ / no cover

Friday March 31, 2006Commercial Suicide Tour ft. Klute and Amit

COMMERCIAL SUICIDE, in association with DJ M, GENOME and GET FREAKY, proudly presents...

THE COMMERCIAL SUICIDE TOUR, featuring:

KLUTE
[COMMERCIAL SUICIDE/METALHEADZ/BBS, UK]HTTP://WWW.COMMERCIALSUICIDE.ORG
Tom Withers, aka Klute, has been a fixture on the Drum and Bass scene for over ten years, lending his creativity to the likes of Metalheadz, 31 Records, Hospital Records and his early stable Certificate 18, responsible for releasing his first two albums, "Casual Bodies" and "Fear of People". In 2001 his own Commercial Suicide imprint was borne out of a necessity on Klute's part to control his own releases as well as provide a support network for the ever increasing new generation of like minded producers. So far the label has seen releases by Klute himself, Calibre, Total Science, Digital, and D.Kay. Previous to this much lauded and rebellious electronic career, Klute fronted legendary Skate-Punk outfit, 'The Stupids', an apt schooling for a producer with this unique level of eclecticism.

AMIT
[COMMERCIAL SUICIDE/METALHEADZ, UK]*LIVE PA PERFORMANCE* *U.S. DEBUT*HTTP://WWW.COMMERCIALSUICIDE.ORG
Amit Kamboj, born and bred in Slough, is one of the fastest rising stars in drum&bass. His music (influenced heavily by asian and middle-eastern sounds as well us dub reggae, electro, acid-house and techno) has seen releases on distinguished labels such as Metalheadz, Timeless, Function, Inneractive and Commercial Suicide. Touring in support of his forthcoming album, "Never Ending" on Commercial Suicide, Amit's performance will be a live PA.

This performance is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, so don't miss it!

From its humble origins in 2000 as an outlet for Irish Drum & Bass artists like Beta 2, Zero Tolerance and Naphta, the Bassbin imprint has grown in leaps and bounds and is now home to top artists like Breakage, Digital, Calibre, Equinox, Seba & Paradox, Cartridge, Random Movement and Fracture & Neptune. Over time Rohan also launched a sister label "Breakin'" a more jump-up imprint "Looney Toonz" and a downtempo outlet "Solas."

Bassbin tunes can be instantly recognized for their dub-heavy influence and roller vibes, and are charted by leading DJs across the boards. 2005 was a big year for the label as the "Rare Grooves" compilation LP dropped with scorchers like Skitty's "Sweet Vibrations" and Calibre "Can't Stop this Fire." A string of 12"s followed with bangers like Random Movement "Struggle to the Grave," Breakage's amen smasher "Ask Me," and Seba & Paradox's "Frost" (featured on 2K Sports "NBA 2K6" for PS2 & Xbox.)

Moving into 2006, the pressure is only getting higher with no fewer than three new Bassbin singles about to hit the streets. Rohan, an excellent producer in his own right, also just released a 12" with Basic Operations- "My Brother / Fire House" on Digital's Shout Records.

Rohan has previously torn up Bay Area crowds at SOMA Sessions and Phuturo... we're proud to welcome him back to SF for another storming session!!

With residents:Kuze
DJ M
Retox
MC Child
The Colonel MC

Every First Saturday of the month at
Anu Bar
43 6th Street between Market & Mission, San Francisco [map]
9pm-2am / 21+ / no cover

Special guests for February, Still Doin' It residents up from San Francisco:DJ MKUZEMC CHILD

The Grove has some of the best of the local vibe and is located at 1033 NW Bond Street, Downtown Bend 541.318.8578...and also boasts killer eclectic, multi-cultural food and very cool drinks. I personally recommend you come down and have dinner first, before the grooves start full-on.

Get your dancing shoes on for incredibly groovy, deep and liquid-jazzy-soulful dnb that grabs you and won't let you stop moving for the whole night! (Chocolate and fruit will be served to keep ya peppy!)

The mighty Big Bud touches down in the USA for the first time along with breakthrough talents, Basic Operations. You may know Bud from his classic Bukem-era jungle tunes all the way through to his 2005 album, "Fear of Flying," which covers Drum & Bass to Dub. Basic Ops are a stateside trio making waves with hot 12"s like "Sound Killah" and "Erasoul" on top labels like Renegade, Advanced and the Bay's own Phuturo.

This is a very rare show and a must-see for all the fans of dubwise, soulful, and atmospheric Jungle. And of course expect upfront forward thinking music & lyrics all night with the usual sexy sweatbox vibez.

This month's SDI features our good friend DJ Stunna in from Chi-town plus the debut of new resident crowd controller MC Colonel. Expect upfront forward thinking music & lyrics all night with the usual sexy sweatbox vibez...

After rocking out with the Bay Area D&B Float at the 2005 SF Loveparade head to StudioZ for the biggest Drum & Bass party in town. Expect two rooms of slamming sound and top talent from the Bay Area and NorCal.

A house in the jungle as they say. Or not. Whatever the case may be, we're bringing a little more drum to the bass for this installment of Qoöl. Kuze brings fellow bassheads DJ Ric and DJ M (and MC Duh) to join rezzies Scott Carrelli, Gil, and Spesh in what promises to be a killer May night.

Phoenecia is Joshua Kay (aka Jeswa, The Chemist, Swanky) and Romulo Del Castillo (aka Takeshi Muto, Metic, Patcha Kutek, Llama-knuckle, Sleazy Smurf). They are the proprietors of the world-famous label, The Schematic Music Company. As producers they are widely recognized as having defined new movements and emerging genres such as Experimental Breaks and Electro. When seen live, Phoenecia injects whatever suits the mood. Don't miss this special LIVE PA set!!!

This Saturday is "For The People", a special Tsunami relief benefit on Sixth Street - pay $5 and get into Still Doin It @ Anu as well as Club Six and Lit - with all proceeds donated to the Red Cross charity!!

Faultline returns to defend their 2003 title as Booty Bass Bowling champions!!!

Expect a crackin' lineup of local DJs plus bowlers from a dizzying array of local crews, stores, collectives, publications and more.

Come hang out and drink for our team! The more our friends drink, the more additional points we are awarded.

There will be three rounds total:
- 1st Round Begins at 9.30pm SHARP: All 44 teams battle it out!
- 2nd Round Begins at 11:00pm: Best 30 from round one go at it again!
- 3rd Round Begins at 12:15pm: Best 15 teams from round two and worst 15 teams from round one!

Thirty-five Bay Area Drum + Bass enthusiasts led by a group of planners including DJ M of Faultline have organized a truck to participate in the parade itself. It all goes down this Saturday from 1pm-9pm... and don't forget our afterparty at Il Pirata from 9pm-2am.

After our truck brings Jungle music to the streets in the first stateside LoveParade the party continues! Join us as we celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Drum 'n Bass in San Francisco at Il Pirata where it all began. From 1994 to 2004 and going strong...

THE LAST SOMA SESSIONS BEFORE WE GO ON HIATUS! As featured in Flavorpill, Nitevibe and SF Station. This will be only our ninth party in the series but we're shelving this beast for a minute! Come and give us a parting kick in the ass with one last ruckus filled with the usual booming sound, drink specials and crazy bleeding-edge beats and bass.

Also peep Clever's pre-party in-store at Virgin Megastore downtown from 6-7pm... shouts to MUNK for that one...

And for the double-header check out Chris Inperspective, MC Duh, DJ M and more at 59 Crime's DROP HEAVY the night after on Saturday at the Golden Bear in Sacramento...

CHRIS INPERSPECTIVE(Inperspective Records - UK)
The South London Amen Brother representing "Beats and Strings" returns to SF for another rolling session of fresh cuts. Prepare to be taken on a proper journey into D+B from soulful vibes to the ruff drum-heavy choppage style championed by the man's own label.

DJ CLEVER(Offshore Recordings - NYC)
Behind one of the finest leftfield D+B imprints around today is Brooklyn's DJ Clever. Offshore is all about pushing boundaries while maintaining the highest possible standard of quality, and Clever's deep DJ sets are no exception.

SOMA Sessions is San Francisco's premier Friday night Jungle/Drum 'n Bass party. On every Fourth Friday we invite leading hand-picked DJ talents from around the globe to play extended sets in an intimate setting which forms the idea of the "session"...

PSIDREAM (Breakbeat Science, Levitated, Barcode, DSCI4, Uprising, nVision - Vancouver BC)http://www.psidream.comExclusive US appearance and his first ever in the Bay Area!
Rising star Jeff Malcolm a.k.a. Psidream has quickly earned a reputation for top quality productions across many sectors of the D+B subgenre map. Spanning a full range of moods from cinematic soundscapes to manic tearouts, his releases continue to be rolled out by an equally diverse collection of top-shelf labels. Don't miss this exclusive US appearance guaranteed to shake down the dancefloor!!

SOMA Sessions is San Francisco's premier Friday night Jungle/Drum 'n Bass party. On every Fourth Friday we invite leading hand-picked DJ talents from around the globe to play extended sets in an intimate setting which forms the idea of the "session"...

SKYNET (Skynet Recordings, nVision, Discrete - UK) Following his early years as a self-aware nuclear defense system hell-bent on the destruction of the humans, Brighton's Skynet kindled his creative side and forged innovative D&B with partner Stakka on the Liftin' Spirit, Audio Blueprint and Underfire labels. Producing together since 1993, their efforts culminated in the timeless Clockwork LP of 2001. Winding forward, 2004 finds Skynet bearing a prolific solo output and no fewer than three imprints- Skynet Recs, Discrete and nVision. Join The Terminator himself on this mission into the future of techstep....

SOMA Sessions is San Francisco's premier weekend Jungle/Drum 'n Bass party. On every Fourth Friday we invite leading hand-picked DJ talents from around the globe to play extended sets in an intimate setting which forms the idea of the "session"...

BAILEY (Metalheadz, Swerve, Breakbeat Science - UK) Bailey's roots in Drum & Bass stretch back to the early days of UK pirate radio. A DJ whose taste and selection span all styles of the genre, he quickly became one of the premier DJs of the D&B movement. In 1996 he took a residency at Goldie's renowned Metalheadz night at the legendary Blue Note. Over the years he has established his own radio show every Sunday on BBC 1Xtra and joined Fabio's famous Swerve night in London. A favorite of the San Francisco scene, if you can't get down to this DJ you may be dead.

The last 2 1/2 years have been a blast- thanks to all for coming to our events! This will be our last. We're coming with a lineup of all TL residents (past and present) and we're gonna bring it back to the basics. Join us one last time to witness the dishonorable discharge of the TL for crimes against boredom. Peace out!

DJ FLIGHT (BBC 1Xtra, Metalheadz - UK)
Nathalie Wright aka DJ Flight's accomplishments speak for themselves; a resident at the legendary Metalheadz Sunday Sessions and at Fabio's Swerve night in London, host of her own radio show, "Next Chapter" on BBC's 1Xtra and, most recently, a co-producer with Breakage as "Alias" for 31 Records. All this plus a heavy DJ touring schedule showcasing the latest cuts from all flavors of upfront D&B adds up to a knockout Bay Area debut.

ROHAN (Bassbin Recordings - Dublin)
At the heart of Ireland's Drum 'n Bass scene lies Bassbin Recordings in Dublin. Co-founded by Rohan and Naphta in 1996, the organization has grown to include sublabels, Breakin, Solas and Looney Toonz and is home to such talents as Beta 2, Zero Tolerance, Equinox and Breakage. SOMA Sessions welcomes the return of the Bassbin don for another rolling set of dubbed-out floor smashers.

ASC (Covert Operations - UK)
A prolific producer and head of the Covert Operations label, ASC has signed tunes to 720, Good Looking, Offshore and Nu Directions to name a few. He and his stable of cutting-edge artists from around the globe have outgrown the Atmospheric D&B moniker as they turn their focus toward maximum dancefloor impact.

ILLFORMANTS (Breakbeat Science, Subtitles)
Recording separately as Controlled Substance and Angel Zero, this duo have turned heads in recent years with stormers such as “The Bizarre.” Their fresh take on techstep is characterized by crisp beats and sci-fi sound effects rolling out over deep deadly basslines. Expect another storming B2B set from these Bay Area favorites!

NOOKIE (Good Looking - UK)
With countless releases on Reinforced, Moving Shadow, Labello Blanco and most recently, Good Looking Records, Nookie's style and artistic vision have pushed the boundaries of Drum & Bass leaving countless classics in his wake. His highly sought-after talents as a producer, engineer, remixer and DJ have taken him around the world many times. SOMA Sessions is excited and honored to host this seminal artist for an evening of amazing music. [biography][discography]

ULTRAVIOLET (Sleeveless, SF Agency)
UltraViolet is known to level dance floors with her wide range of styles and fierce skills. This founding member of the notorious Sleeveless collective is not to be missed!

DJ M [Faultline, Freebeats, Tenderloft]
Consistently pushing boundaries, featuring cutting edge releases, and unreleased goods, a set by DJ M is not to be missed. Molding together music that spans many genres of drum and bass, his work promises to be both a lesson and an experience in serious dancefloor damage.

DJ SHARP [Compression, Mirage Kru]
Representing the antics of the unstoppable Compression crew, Sharp brings a soulful flavor known to work the dancefloor with the thickest of vibes.

"Paradox is veteran International music producer Dev Paradox. His career started back in 1988 when 'Mixrace' was formed with partner DJ Trax. The first professional recording by Mixrace was in 1990 and was produced by the Plastic Jam (of Labello Blanco recordings).

After brief relations with Surburban Base and Strictly Underground Records the first Mixrace 12" surfaced in 1991 on the early Moving Shadow Records Label. Both producers only 17 at the time released the early Mixrace Hardcore classic 'Too Bad for Ya/The Future is Before Your Eyes' (SHADOW 018).

Four more releases followed on the Moving Shadow label and in 1995 Dev and Trax set up their own Stronghold, Mobhanded and Offset Recordings labels.

New artist guises surfaced in 1996 in the forms of 'Alaska' and 'Paradox'. Dev wanted to show his diversity by creating two different genre's of drumfunk with Alaska being the ambient monkier of the two, and Paradox exploring the drum patterns of 1970's funk.

As Trax started to program breakbeat at different tempo's, Paradox's sound took off in another direction with a string of releases on Renegade Hardware, Certificate 18 and Reinforced Records.

Dev Paradox is also without doubt a live touring machine outside the studio. Every month of the year you can catch Paradox's live show truely worldwide. Dev has visited all corners of the globe and has headlined live shows in East and West Coast America, Asia and all over Europe from Iceland to Latvia.

Paradox has continued to work with fellow producer Nucleus on countless projects and 2004 see's their new LP surfacing on Reinforced Records.

Across the street from the Golden Gate park near Japanese & Botanical Gardens
MUNI: N-Judah to 9th Ave
Free parking in the back!

"Nestled in the hub of the Inner-Sunset, the Canvas has been re-launched as one of the most progressive and diversified spaces for art, culture and entertainment on the West Coast. We use the walls of our dramatically redesigned interior to introduce San Francisco to both well established and up-and-coming artists. We also offer an ever-evolving menu of seasonal dishes and temptations, along with an equally tempting selection of wine, beer, sake, and espresso drinks."

Friday November 28, 2003Sunflower

Space Monkey & Elektrosorcery present the third of the flower series

MajereWavelengthKid WickedSascha 23WarrenDiplomatic

HueyJaxx the RipperFrequencyTimoZeldaFunke Miguel

Paul the FanmanJames DubDingoAleksDJ GirlieOwl

Kevin KindLeon CookDJ MDisconnectReclipseNighttrain

415.487.6425 - 415.267.6921
Limited $10 presales available at F-8, Skills, Remix and Solid Grooves. Then $15, and $20 at the door.
This is a Yellow theme event with prizes if you dress in Yellow attire.

PHOTEK [Photek Productions, Do Or Die / UK]
Photek aka Special Forces is recognized around the globe as one of the most prolific artists in the history of Drum & Bass. His innovative releases and remixes on such labels as Metalheadz, Certificate 18, Good Looking, Prototype and Science span the evolution of D&B and helped lay the blueprints for the genre. In addition to his DJing and production Photek pilots his own seminal Photek Productions and new Do or Die imprints. Don't miss this exclusive Bay Area appearance.

JUJU [Cartel, Phuturo]
Currently one of the States' busiest and most established DJ/Producers, Juju has been destroying discotecas from the Americas to Asia and is showing no signs of slowing down. His releases on Renegade, Commercial Suicide, Violence, Breakbeat Science, Advanced and his own Phuturo label have received worldwide acclaim. Don't miss one of the most popular stateside DJ's and the Bay Area's own in a set that promises pure dancefloor madness.

MC DUH [Groundscore]
Subversive flow, spontaneous freestyles and characteristic razor-sharp wit have made Duh MC the most in-demand lyricist in the Bay Area and beyond. He has been a staple at too many D&B nights to mention and continues to uplift and excite crowds on the regular.

From his early releases on labels like Moving Shadow and Good Looking, to his own 720 Degrees, Blame's vision of Drum 'n Bass has always been ahead of its time. In recent months his style has become harder-edged so expect the unexpected! Join us for this exclusive Bay Area appearance on his first North American tour of 2003. Blame will be joined by SF favorites playing the newest and best deep dancefloor D&B in the main room and various chillout flavors in the lounge, complemented perfectly by DNA's top-notch sound and lighting systems.

Chris Inperspective [Inperspective Records / UK]
Chris has released only the most progressive Drum & Bass on his label since '96. He and the Inperspective crew also host the London monthly Technicality, which recently received acclaim from Metalheadz' DJ Bailey on his BBC radio show.

Equinox [Inperspective Records, Warm Communications / UK]
This veteran junglist known for tight drum edits and massive bass has been producing wicked choons since the days of 'ardcore. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear his cutting edge mashup style straight from the London underground.